Riding A Modded Triumph Thruxton R

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  • @jackleonard2088
    @jackleonard20885 жыл бұрын

    I own one and really enjoy it. Lots of people stop to ask about the bike. Throttle spacers are sold by AJ cycles in the US and do make a difference.

  • @jishh
    @jishh5 жыл бұрын

    I always eek when theres a new motobob video. And will is a bonus too. Two top guys doing motorcycle things ✌️

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    When are we doing a 3 way?

  • @malacite1
    @malacite15 жыл бұрын

    I have one of these, and I'm never getting rid of it! Amazing bike.

  • @terryallen3550

    @terryallen3550

    5 жыл бұрын

    I test rode a standard one, and its one of my top 5 number one bikes in no order cause its the best of the best amongst perfection for humanly engineering. I can't wait, long wait for a cheaper second hand one for me even if a bit rough and ready with leaking forks no tread and faded paint. It'll be mine as long as I can still ride. I feel for the elderly that have to call it a day cause they cant ride no more :-( safe riding fellow bikers. :-)

  • @ianburnett4605

    @ianburnett4605

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol how fast does it go

  • @terryallen3550

    @terryallen3550

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ianburnett4605 I don't know the top speed, probably 230-240kph lol . It was more about the torque straight off a standing start and it climbs enjoyably in the mid range which does it for me. And the sound, the riding position, my favourite wheels, just everything. And I felt proud to be with it for 15 minutes. I was sad in just a few seconds riding that she wasn't mine to rack up some torque munching road trips. Which I need NOW !!! Lol. Been a year since I've ridden my own bike now. Just the persistent price hikes on everything are hitting me. But I have a dream Ian. :-)... Sorry for butting in if the question was for the other bloke. God bless.

  • @bocajuniors55

    @bocajuniors55

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the market for a Thruxton R. Love this bike. Can't wait to ride one.

  • @bocajuniors55

    @bocajuniors55

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ianburnett4605 If you are used to riding a sportbike, it will feel slow although extremely torquey. But you will also find that the need to change gears drastically decreases. It's not about speed on this bike. I think they do mid 11 1/4 mile times around 115mph trap speeds.

  • @luckygill30
    @luckygill305 жыл бұрын

    it's not made anymore but the Ducati sport classic 1000 comes to mind

  • @ThiefOfNavarre

    @ThiefOfNavarre

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, probably the only Ducati I'd have. Beautiful bikes!

  • @g.g.6362

    @g.g.6362

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was a beauty,especially the Paul Smart version....

  • @Fernando90054
    @Fernando900543 жыл бұрын

    The sound is just lovely, Man. Awesome !👌🏻

  • @mattg4934
    @mattg49344 жыл бұрын

    Great sound ... I wasn't gonna upgrade my TTR but now tempted to decat (although illegal where I live).

  • @webdca123
    @webdca1235 жыл бұрын

    This guys a man after my own heart, I have a 03 Harley Nighttrain and blacked out as much as I could

  • @steelsporty
    @steelsporty5 жыл бұрын

    Looks and sounds great. Could be improved by adjusting the headlamp so it's not lighting up the sky.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that too!

  • @mattg4934

    @mattg4934

    4 жыл бұрын

    Calling batman lol

  • @khalilGT

    @khalilGT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mattg4934 👏😂

  • @DJMotoVlogs
    @DJMotoVlogs5 жыл бұрын

    A Thruxton with a comfort seat would be an awesome bike! I love the way this bike sounds, its very beefy.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beefy is definitely the right word mate!

  • @karlosh9286

    @karlosh9286

    5 жыл бұрын

    A more comfy Thruxton, a Speed Twin maybe ? :-D

  • @johnmfjw
    @johnmfjw5 жыл бұрын

    Good looking bike, especially like the cross pipes and the cans,

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk5 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your channel, informative and well made.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate appreciate that!

  • @TheStringBreaker
    @TheStringBreaker2 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal video! Beautiful bike!

  • @richardpearson4248
    @richardpearson42484 жыл бұрын

    Great video fantastic looking and sounding bike 🇬🇧👍

  • @stevesteve1965
    @stevesteve19655 жыл бұрын

    Personally I think the Speed Twin is more usable and therefore a slightly better option ,same engine better riding position, more ergonomic. Good vid tho.👍

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    I test ride it and unfortunately don’t agree! I have a feeling it’s down to the more forward riding position of mine, or the drama and sound along with the quickshifter. Mine just felt quicker. The speed was super comfy though.

  • @g.g.6362

    @g.g.6362

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plus the S.T. is slightly lighter,and with the better looking, all black engine.....

  • @BanuAF

    @BanuAF

    Ай бұрын

    I think the speed twin is 10 times uglier than each thruxton series

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker37002 жыл бұрын

    Go up a tooth in the front sprocket and cut the air box intake boot down. Then reset the ECU parameters for the mods by going through the idle/tune proceedure.

  • @kevinwoodburn1
    @kevinwoodburn14 жыл бұрын

    I've got my weslake shortys sitting downstairs waiting to go on my R. Just need the rain to go off dying to gear them!!! Nice video

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers B! Enjoy

  • @SerenityChaos1975
    @SerenityChaos19753 жыл бұрын

    Wow, sounds amazing. Have been wanting to decat mine and add the x pipe....definitely going to be my next project after watching this. Agree with short pipes, the street twin may have the same engine but Thruxton has more output even without the mods....more like aT120 than the Thruxton

  • @tonymalone2265

    @tonymalone2265

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2019 ST and I installed cone pipes on mine. Great sound and much lighter weight than stock.

  • @kevinwoodburn1
    @kevinwoodburn15 жыл бұрын

    Needs an LED tail tidy like on your street twin!

  • @wozg83
    @wozg832 жыл бұрын

    I love these & also the Z900rs cafe 👌👌

  • @tinks43
    @tinks435 жыл бұрын

    Looks & sounds ace 👍🏻

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Been a while since I rode a Thruxton and I was actually surprised by how much of a rocket it is. Awesome fun

  • @yorkshireteaahhhnice1417
    @yorkshireteaahhhnice14175 жыл бұрын

    Hi ,could you ask your Pal if the adjustable foot pegs give enough tyre coverage ,i use my Thruxton for track days and it touches down all the time but it’s to the edge of they tyre . I’ve done Mallory on my Daytona 600 and touched the pegs down so a bit shocked it don’t touch down at Mallory Cheers

  • @rickslijkhuis6822
    @rickslijkhuis68225 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid! Do you prefer the Speed Twin or the Thruxton R?

  • @swiss889
    @swiss8894 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, congrats

  • @marwanabouljoud2411
    @marwanabouljoud2411 Жыл бұрын

    Love the mods on the bike. Looking at a Thruxton R myself. What brand of handlebar risers did you use for the clip on?

  • @johnward3490
    @johnward34905 жыл бұрын

    Test rode a thruxton, it looks like an antique ( that’s the point I suppose) but it really goes I was impressed great subtle mods to that one 👍

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s a hell of a bike. One day, when I have a huge garage and a fleet of bikes, there’ll be a thruxton in there 😂

  • @Musicbyruben
    @Musicbyruben5 жыл бұрын

    Sound is lovely!

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the mic didn't even do it full justice. I think I need to invest in a second audio recorder to attach to the back of the bike...

  • @RobimusPrime

    @RobimusPrime

    5 жыл бұрын

    There that word again, lovely? Do not sound right.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    🤷‍♂️

  • @dennism103
    @dennism1035 жыл бұрын

    Excellent suspension

  • @Hoodeene
    @Hoodeene3 жыл бұрын

    Loving the Thruxton 1200. Got one non R version in white... I am Thinking about the quickshifter as well. Could you just send me the link where you purchased it? It is plug and play isnt it? Do i need a flashed ECU to apply this Shifter or is the standard ECU ok? Many thanks! Cheers

  • @aesonvirus
    @aesonvirus3 жыл бұрын

    Any secrets to getting the NextUp quickshifter to work? I just installed one and it doesn’t work. A guy in the forums says I need an ECU flash from the dealer to enable the AS feature but that doesn’t sound correct to me.

  • @freddoon4454
    @freddoon44544 жыл бұрын

    LOOK INTO "NOLOGY COILS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES" ! BETTER AIR FILTER, AND "BALL BEARING " OFF THE "EGR" SYSTEM ! DROP 2-3 THEETH ON REAR SPROCKET ! U NEVER GET OFF THE BIKE !

  • @jeffsue3463
    @jeffsue34635 жыл бұрын

    Where could buy the quickshifter system for ThruxtonR 1200?

  • @colonelquickshifter6534
    @colonelquickshifter65344 жыл бұрын

    How bad is the ground clearance prior to changing - once changed is the ride on the knees more uncomfortable . I have 32 in inseam

  • @lordbentley730
    @lordbentley7302 жыл бұрын

    Beast!!!💪💪💪💪

  • @raymorris952
    @raymorris9525 жыл бұрын

    Simply lovely .

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @stephenlong59
    @stephenlong595 жыл бұрын

    Get yourself a demo on the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, the quick shifter and auto blipper are a blast 😁

  • @TheReverb1

    @TheReverb1

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi I have the 401 and the Thruxton r with the fairing. The 401 with the quickshifter and great engine is faster than the thruxton up to mid range. I do not see yet the famous torque that people says...I have old Triumph 750s bonnevilles and are real good up to mid range. 701 is discontinued due to plenty of errors and no sells.

  • @davidmohr4004
    @davidmohr40042 жыл бұрын

    That sound!!!

  • @misterrestore7403
    @misterrestore74035 жыл бұрын

    hello .. where can I order the headlight holder? Looks cool!

  • @darkknightwithanidea1845
    @darkknightwithanidea18454 ай бұрын

    Brilliant refit

  • @tdixonnn9592
    @tdixonnn95924 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2014 triumph scrambler and a 2018 r nine t scrambler. I’d argue the bmw is the best scrambler there is .... noise aside, it beats the triumph thruxton in a lot of departments. 17l tank, 110bhp, way way more comfortable. I’ve decatted mine to open up that classic boxer sound ... I think it’s a fair fight against the thruxton.

  • @paulharrison8155
    @paulharrison81555 жыл бұрын

    Weird that Nextup only list a quick shifter for the Daytona 675 & Street Triple ? I'd love to know a bit more about this mod !

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Paul Harrison it’s not a kit, it’s the shifter only. On their site, at the top go to products, then quickshifter(not kit) and its push type. Then pick up an econoseal plug on eBay.

  • @paulharrison8155

    @paulharrison8155

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@v4forlife That's very helpful Wil thank you

  • @kevinwoodburn1
    @kevinwoodburn15 жыл бұрын

    What jacket are you wearing in this video? Cheers

  • @lordbentley730
    @lordbentley7302 жыл бұрын

    What's the hp and torque after mods? 120hp? 130nm?

  • @totallybored6383
    @totallybored63835 жыл бұрын

    this bike is absolutely gorgeous, a better one ? i'll say ducati 1000 sport classic.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    True! Although not on sale anymore. Imagine if they rebooted it! That would be awesome

  • @NAZTYPONY007
    @NAZTYPONY007 Жыл бұрын

    like a fast moped !!

  • @HalfdeadRider
    @HalfdeadRider5 жыл бұрын

    I doubt I'd own one but would have some fun on one, I do like what he has done with it, need's a black rear sprocket now, maybe a gold chain too :)

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah a gold chain would look nice indeed - it’s a nice subtle touch on most bikes

  • @HalfdeadRider

    @HalfdeadRider

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@motobob Done it to both of mine now, full gold DID on my 125, now a Black and gold Afam on my ER6f, both with black rear sprocket. Still actually editing the video fitting it.

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Halfdead Rider it was on the cards before I decided to sell. Black engine casings, gold chain...

  • @HalfdeadRider

    @HalfdeadRider

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@v4forlife Oh right, did not realise you where selling it, must have missed that if you said.

  • @drivingontheedge9391
    @drivingontheedge93915 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got the x-pipe + weslake shorties on my street twin and it really has changed the character.... just need to change those brakes! 😂

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I really wish there was a solution for the brakes but I haven’t heard of anything yet. I knew someone who fitted the 4 pot brembo conversion kit from freespirit but they said that the master cylinder wasn’t pushing enough brake fluid through. But you can’t just put any old master cylinder on there because Triumph have their own connectors for the brake light. Sonthe last I heard they were trying to fit the brake lever from a Tiger. So much hassle! And so much £££

  • @drivingontheedge9391

    @drivingontheedge9391

    5 жыл бұрын

    MOTOBOB yeah that seems like to much... I’ve not tried the facelift model but heard their Brembo’s are better... I wonder if that would be an easier conversion... 🤔

  • @wozg83
    @wozg832 жыл бұрын

    Can you MOT with the X pipe as i once owned a bandit 12 with full Akropovic on and the put on the side note it was loud ?🤘🤘

  • @TheOriginalCoda

    @TheOriginalCoda

    2 жыл бұрын

    You get an advisory for loud exhaust - that isn’t a fail.

  • @tjdier1650
    @tjdier16505 жыл бұрын

    A lovely bike & beautifully modified by Will too. I've been very interested in a Thruxton for a while, but I'm worried by dodgy back might play up on long rides. Interested to hear your thoughts on an LSL handlebar conversion? Or is that just sacrilege?

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    What about the Speed Twin? Seems like what you're after. Tbh Wil's bike felt pretty comfy for me, but the only way to find out is to test ride one yourself for an hour or two which shouldn't be a problem at most decent Triumph dealers

  • @RobimusPrime

    @RobimusPrime

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why do you says lovely?

  • @tjdier1650

    @tjdier1650

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@motobob Yes that's what I'm thinking, I'm going to test one whilst my Street Twin is in for recall work. I guess I just prefer the styling of the Thruxton over the Speed Twin.

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dutch at the bike shed has a Thruxton converted to flat bars - looks pretty awesome and he's still riding it so I guess it works alright.

  • @tjdier1650

    @tjdier1650

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@motobob I wonder if he does test rides...

  • @rideswithhoover9789
    @rideswithhoover97894 жыл бұрын

    That’s how a bike should sound.

  • @JonnoDoesStuff
    @JonnoDoesStuff5 жыл бұрын

    Aaaand now I want a Thruxton again

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry mate! 🤷‍♂️

  • @karlosh2422
    @karlosh24225 жыл бұрын

    Awesome machine. Question is if and when are you going to change the street twin and would it be the Thruxton, Speed twin or something else? I'd agree, in London, more power than a Street Twin is pretty much pointless unless you like points (on your licence) :)

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan34355 жыл бұрын

    This is an ad for selling his bike. 8,000 careful miles ridden around Mallory.

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alex Morgan kind of, but was arranged before I decided to sell it.

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    And nowhere did I say careful. It has however had 4 oil changes in its life. It’s been ridden hard and looked after well.

  • @tankeryy1566
    @tankeryy1566 Жыл бұрын

    whats the name of the other motorcycle the other guy is riding?

  • @10secondsrule
    @10secondsrule4 жыл бұрын

    What's a point of up shifter? Never used the clutch on the upshifts, just blip the throttle. Looks like the guy is so far his head light is being used as a screen.

  • @commissarveritas6027
    @commissarveritas60275 жыл бұрын

    What’s the helmet at 00:31? Looks awesome

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Biltwell Gringo

  • @znismo1
    @znismo12 жыл бұрын

    What year is it?

  • @johnburns3703
    @johnburns37032 жыл бұрын

    he he ! mud guard - clue in name

  • @johnriley8713
    @johnriley87132 жыл бұрын

    Another vote for the "Ducati Spacers"

  • @TommyEnglish89
    @TommyEnglish895 жыл бұрын

    Mate I want your life rn 😂

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well... this is just the highlights 😉

  • @FAF4567
    @FAF45673 жыл бұрын

    11:38 The car is going from the opposite direction and there is a problem.

  • @JK-tu1xx
    @JK-tu1xx5 жыл бұрын

    I like the retro looks and the torque of the engine but man does it just weigh too much, I know it's in part because there's not a single bit of plastic on it as it's all metal but they could have compromised a bit in some areas to reduce the weight. Honestly when I first saw the bike it became an instant dream bike of mine until I rode one and I just hated how the weight was placed on it as it made it feel like a pig rather than a modern sports cafe. If they made one with about 15-20 more hp and reduced the weight by about 30- 40 pounds I think it would be an absolute beast of a bike.

  • @TheScott7878
    @TheScott78783 жыл бұрын

    Fucking ~Battle of Britten done in red and a Spitfire. Oh god the soundtrack 👍🤪

  • @colblimp1882
    @colblimp18825 жыл бұрын

    Lovely bike. What else does anyone need?

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep it’s pretty spot on, but I think Wil is looking for something a bit more practical for two up riding and longer distances. I guess it’s not the best from that perspective. Such a nice bike though!

  • @g.g.6362

    @g.g.6362

    2 жыл бұрын

    A Speed Twin!

  • @alexdb77
    @alexdb774 жыл бұрын

    Moses! LooL

  • @jamesclarkson3009
    @jamesclarkson30093 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm I like the r nine t

  • @dorian_vlogs
    @dorian_vlogs5 жыл бұрын

    I guess I'm missing this... don't see anything special about this one and I always show love... Plus, the reason I didn't get the R is those hideous yellow shocks. What a waste! I have a '16 non R.. aesthetically perfect. Favorite bike I've ever owned.

  • @phillippayne8170
    @phillippayne81704 жыл бұрын

    Rnine T

  • @robofthewest
    @robofthewest5 жыл бұрын

    And why is he selling it after just one year?

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    One word, Rob: baby 😂

  • @r-rtz
    @r-rtz3 жыл бұрын

    Begs the question what is the major issue for 3rd owner getting rid of it

  • @huayrarevo
    @huayrarevo2 жыл бұрын

    Ducati MH 900 E

  • @arunkartha888
    @arunkartha8885 жыл бұрын

    It look like royal Enfield continental GT

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Thruxton came before the GT, but I believe some of the same designers worked on both bikes. And the Thruxon has more than 2x the power!

  • @cyberpunk6554

    @cyberpunk6554

    5 жыл бұрын

    Any way to get this seat on a gt?

  • @delararesadv9140
    @delararesadv91405 жыл бұрын

    Faster in white....😉

  • @delararesadv9140

    @delararesadv9140

    5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to film my new speed triple and test....the shift assist up and down....she's wheelie happy 😂

  • @v4forlife

    @v4forlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Delarare lies! Red is the fastest colour!! Haha

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    This would be fun mate... I'll hit you up when I've got a free weekend

  • @delararesadv9140

    @delararesadv9140

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@motobob no worries bud👍🏼

  • @natekwart

    @natekwart

    5 жыл бұрын

    Faster in black. 👌

  • @derf9465
    @derf94655 жыл бұрын

    It's another theme bike by triumph. The original Thruxton is far prettier and engine internals are way different from the original '66 bonnie. It was a race bike. Sounds like a monster, with its induction roar from the amal trumpets and lovely noise from the Thruxton pipes.

  • @motobob
    @motobob5 жыл бұрын

    If you live near London, have an interesting modded bike, and fancy meeting up to make a video like this, hit me up at contact@motobob.cc

  • @gambietti
    @gambietti4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool Cafe but I think the BMW r nine t edges it

  • @g.g.6362

    @g.g.6362

    2 жыл бұрын

    The nine T out performs,but I personally prefer the looks of the 1200 Thruxton and Speed Twin. I sold my BM as I knew my licence would soon be history. With my Speed Twin,there's a marginally better chance of avoiding a ban. Both great bikes....

  • @spangoz1000
    @spangoz10005 жыл бұрын

    Speed Twin .... just leave that here

  • @Lar308
    @Lar3084 жыл бұрын

    Don't like it. Can't improve a standard Thruxton R.

  • @Bulletoc
    @Bulletoc5 жыл бұрын

    Should cats be removed? Probably not from an environment point of view

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    True! Or get a bicycle

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge57145 жыл бұрын

    Never understand why you'd want to go 'louder than loud'

  • @motobob

    @motobob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I remember you saying before about the drag pipes. I definitely understand your perspective

  • @splodge5714

    @splodge5714

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Its just that I'd find it annoying riding the bike and it sounds horrible when they are riding pass when too loud. Roll on electric!